When Downcast Basalt until Extinguishing

#49210e RGB(73,33,14)

About this color

When Downcast Basalt until Extinguishing occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #49210e — RGB(73, 33, 14).

#49210eRGB(73, 33, 14)

HSL 19° · 68% saturation · 17% lightness

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Psychology

Dark oranges recall autumn leaves, aged wood, and the glow of embers — earthy, grounded, hospitable.

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History

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this orange with deep teal for bold contrast, or with warm sand and burnt umber for a palette that feels natural and grounded.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Downcast Basalt until Extinguishing
HEX
#49210e
RGB
rgb(73,33,14)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,12.9%,5.5%)
HSL
hsl(19,68%,17%)
HSV
hsv(19,81%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,55,81,71)
LAB
lab(18,17,21)
LCH
lch(18,27,51)
sRGB
(0.286,0.129,0.055)
HEX8
#49210eff
CSS Name
Decimal
073033014

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
68%
Hue
19°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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